Ryan Blackwell Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 hi guys im wondering why do 20inch bikes run longer stems what are the benifits of a longer stemthanksryanbisgod@hotmail.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Its because the front end on mods are a lot lower and you would have to bend over like a hunchback if you didn't have a long stem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr22czar Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 not to shore but i think its because the frames are short and low and having a longer stem puts the rider in a more natural position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 lighter than having a short stem and big bars (AKA bmx) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Blackwell Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 if i had a long stem would it also be beter to have flat bars or riser what feels betercheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Blackwell Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 will it be easyer to balence on my back wheel with a longer stemcheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 will it be easyer to balence on my back wheel with a longer stemcheersive been through loads of stems and i find a slightly lower stem much easier on the back wheel. really it will depend on your BB height aswell.i have a 30 degree rise (koxx) witha +60 BB height bike (aorta mod) and i find it to be perfect. not too high and not too low.JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 long stems are for bunny hops moves usually and the streety moves, but they arnt usually as good on the back wheel in alot of cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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